1 Chronicles 10:13 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:8-14

Here, I. From the triumph of the Philistines over the body of Saul we may learn, 1. That the greater dignity men are advanced to the greater disgrace they are in danger of falling into. Saul's dead body, because he was king, was abused more than any other of the slain. Advancement makes men a mark for malice. 2. That, if we give not to God the glory of our successes, even the Philistines will rise up in judgment against us and condemn us; for, when they had obtained a victory over Saul, they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:13

So Saul died for his transgression ,.... See Gill on 1 Samuel 31:13 A violent and dishonourable death, which was suffered on account of the sins he was guilty of: one was, which he committed against the Lord, even against the word of the Lord, which he kept not ; both in not staying for Samuel the time appointed, and by sparing the Amalekites whom he was bid to destroy, 1 Samuel 13:13 . and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it ; what he... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 10:13

Saul died for his transgression - See the concluding observations on the first book of Samuel ( 1 Samuel 31:13 ; (note)). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:13

So Saul died for his transgression . (For this transgression and the stress laid upon it and its predicted consequences, see 1 Samuel 15:1-9 , 1 Samuel 15:11 , 1 Samuel 15:14 ; 1 Samuel 28:18 .) For asking… of… a familiar spirit ( 1 Samuel 28:7-24 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:13-14

So far as this work is concerned, Saul is introduced to us, and takes "for ever" his farewell of us, in this one and the same chapter. We know him, however, well elsewhere. On the background of a bright sky, we are at once prepared to say, his figure stands out, and ever will stand out, dark in appearance, of somewhat commanding proportions, with the bearing of no altogether ordinary man—a striking figure, indeed, but one that strikes fear and a chill feeling throughout one, rather than one... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 10:13

For his transgression - Compare 1 Chronicles 9:1. The “transgression” intended is probably the disobedience with respect to Amalek, recorded in 1 Samuel 15:1-9 (compare 1 Samuel 28:17-18). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 10:13

1 Chronicles 10:13. So Saul died for his transgression The sense is, wonder not that Saul fell by the hands of the Philistines, who were armed against him by his own sin, and by God’s vengeance for it. Against the word of the Lord Against God’s express, and plain, and positive command; which is a great aggravation of any sin. For asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit Which also was contrary to a manifest command, (Leviticus 19:31,) and moreover contrary to his own conscience,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:1-14

9:35-22:1 THE REIGN OF DAVIDEnd of the line of Saul (9:35-10:14)Saul is introduced by listing his genealogy once again (35-44). However, the Chronicler passes over the reign of Saul in silence, for his concern is with the dynasty of David. Saul’s death alone is recounted, since that was the means of bringing in the reign of David. It was also God’s judgment on Saul for his unfaithfulness and disobedience (10:1-14; see notes on 1 Samuel 31:1-13). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 10:13

for. In this book the reason; in 1 Samuel only the event. See App-56 . transgression = disobedience, shown in his faithlessness or defection. Hebrew. ma'al. App-44 . Compare 1 Samuel 13:13 , 1 Samuel 13:14 ; 1 Samuel 15:1-9 ; 1 Samuel 28:7 . the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . Note it is not Elohim (God). familiar spirit. See note on Leviticus 19:31 . to enquire = to seek and consult. Hebrew. darash, to seek earnestly. Saul sought thus with the medium, but not with Jehovah. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Chronicles 10:13

1 Chronicles 10:13. To enquire of it— See the note on 1 Samuel 31:1. The two great offences of Saul, which are recapitulated in this verse, were, his sparing the Amalekites, and consulting the witch of Endor. read more